Zoom Lens Question

[cliffy]

I currently shoot a Canon 7d and have the 70-200mm L Lens..and love it. However, I often find its a little to much lens for what I want to be shooting. Meaning, I have to back up further then I want in order to capture the scene I am shooting. I also have the Canon 10-22mm lens. Once again, I love the lens but sometimes its not enough. I also have the fantastic plastic 50mm lens...very fun lens but sometimes not enough. Does anyone have any suggestions on a very good zoom lens that goes between the 10-22 and the 70-200...overlapping those areas isn't a big deal. Trying to keep the budget around 1k or less. Anyone have experience with the canon 24-70mm or the 24-105mm? Thanks

Cliffy

[dockothebay]

I use the 24-105mmL probably 70% of the time - maybe more. I love the quality of the shots- I think I bought mine from B&H "refurbished" and saved a bit.

Good luck!

[Steve Foss]

Cliffy, the 24-70 f2.8L and 24-105 f4L IS are two of Canon's mainstay lenses. Both are well built, sharp, and full of color saturation and contrast. Either will do you proud.

Buy used to keep them within budget.

[Cyberfish]

Hi Steve

where is a good place to get used lenses?

thanks

[cliffy]

Thanks for the input. At this point, I am thinking of adding the 24-70 f2.8L to my collection...but when reading the reviews on certain sites, I see a lot of people complaining of getting a "bad copy". Makes me a little gun shy on pulling the trigger. The 24-105F4L IS would be more versatile in my kit....but the same sites have reviews about its limitations indoors.

I am open to suggestions on other brands that would work with the 7D. Thanks

Cliffy

[Spearing Machine]

potn dot com

[Dbl]

At this point I would go with the 24-105. Excellent lens, and you have lenses that could be used indoors in lower light or just up the ISO on the 7D. I don't buy ANY lens new or used without putting it MY cameras and testing them out.

My favorite buy site is Fred Miranda. Easily the largest selection and a good rating system on buyers.